Asian Games
Asian Games Badminton: Satwik-Chirag, Prannoy enter semis; Sindhu exits - Highlights
Catch the highlights of Indian badminton players' quarterfinal matches at the Asian Games 2023 on Thursday.
FILE PHOTO: Satwiksairaj Rankireddy (behind) and Chirag Shetty (front) in action at the Asian Games 2023.
Though PV Sindhu lost to He Bingjiao in straight games in her quarterfinal match, HS Prannoy in men's singles and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty in men's doubles confirmed medals for India by reaching the semifinals at BJ Gymnasium in the Asian Games 2023.
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- 5 Oct 2023 5:51 AM GMT
Game 3: Perfect return by Prannoy
Prannoy pushes Lee deep in the mid-court with a smash and wins a point with a net shot. Prannoy leads 13-11 now.
- 5 Oct 2023 5:49 AM GMT
Game 3: Prannoy extends his lead
Lee's toss goes long. Prannoy extends his lead to 12-10.
A point for Lee too as Prannoy's shot does not trickle over the net. It is 11-12 for Lee.
- 5 Oct 2023 5:48 AM GMT
Game 3: Two points in a row, Prannoy leads at the interval
It is 10-10 now. Prannoy draws level.
And Prannoy ends up taking a crucial 11-10 lead at the interval. He celebrates the lead with a roar.
- 5 Oct 2023 5:47 AM GMT
Game 3: Crosscourt smash by Lee
A wristy smash from Lee. Prannoy misses it. Lee leads 10-9 now.
- 5 Oct 2023 5:45 AM GMT
Game 3: Lee regains the lead
Prannoy's toss goes long and Lee takes a 9-8 lead.
Prannoy draws level again at 9-9.
- 5 Oct 2023 5:45 AM GMT
Game 3: Prannoy draws level
Lee goes wide again and Prannoy draws level at 8-8.
- 5 Oct 2023 5:44 AM GMT
Game 3: Prannoy wins a rally
It is 7-8 now for Prannoy. He wins a rally after Lee's down-the-line smash goes wide.
- 5 Oct 2023 5:44 AM GMT
Game 3: Prannoy trails 6-8
Lee's toss goes long. Prannoy shows better judgement by not playing the shuttle. He now trails 6-8.
- 5 Oct 2023 5:43 AM GMT
Game 3: Prannoy goes long
Lee wins a rally as Prannoy's shot goes long after a rally. Lee extends his lead to 8-5.
- 5 Oct 2023 5:42 AM GMT
Game 3: Prannoy smashes, Lee misses
Prannoy hits an over-the-head smash and Lee misses it. Prannoy trails 5-7 now.
